Danny McGrain
Danny McGrain was born in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom on May 1st, 1950 and is the Soccer Player. At the age of 74, Danny McGrain biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Club career
McGrain, a born in Glasgow and raised in the city's Drumchapel district, was drafted and signed for Celtic in May 1967, aged 17. He was one of the 'Quality Street Gang,' the powerful Celtic reserve team that also included players like Kenny Dalglish, Lou Macari, Paul Wilson, Davie Hay, and George Connelly, who later took the Lisbon Lions' positions. McGrain was initially thought of as a midfielder but he was employed in a variety of positions in the reserve department before being identified as a right-back. He spent a few weeks at Maryhill Junior Club to gain some experience with adults, as well as a fruitless attempt at a college degree in engineering prior to becoming a full-time engineer.
McGrain made his first-team debut for Celtic against Dundee United in a Scottish Cup match against Tannadice on August 26, 1970, having been chosen to accompany the main squad and Dalglish. In the first match against Morton at Celtic Park, he made his league debut three days later. McGrain was only used sparingly by boss Jock Stein in his first two seasons with the first team in the first season, but the young fullback did well in those games.
McGrain made his first serious setback of his career on March 25, 1972, despite only making ten league appearances. After a head clash with forward Doug Somner, he suffered a fractured skull during a match against Falkirk. McGrain, on the other hand, made a complete recoverace and started the following season, 1972–73 as Celtic's first-choice right-back in place of Jim Craig, who had left the team at the end of the previous season. McGrain made 30 league appearances this season and became a first-team regular. He also rose through the ranks at international level, appearing on two occasions for the Scotland Under 23 team in 1973, before finally making his debut against Scotland at Wrexham in May 1973. When Celtic claimed their eighth consecutive league championship title, McGrain earned his first winner's medal at the end of the season.
McGrain was regarded by some as one of the world's best full-backs by the mid 1970s. He played as both an attacking full-back and in defense, and he was widely used in both attacking moves as well as defense. When needed, he had a burst of speed, skill, and control of the ball, vision, and a positive but fair sliding tackle. In 1974, he won a second league championship title and a Scottish Cup, as well as playing in the World Cup for Scotland the same year. McGrain was diagnosed with diabetes right after the World Cup, but the World Cup was not affected by insulin therapy and a structured diet, McGrain was able to play without fear of adverse effects.
McGrain won his second league and cup double in 1977. The Scottish Football Writers' Association named him Player of the Year in addition. In the aftermath of Kenny Dalglish's defection to Liverpool, McGrain became Celtic captain at the start of season 1977-78. McGrain did not return to work or treat properly during the season, but a difficult foot injury that medical staff struggled to identify or treat properly led to him missing most of the season. He also missed the 1978 World Cup for Scotland. Celtic finished the season trophy-less and failed to qualify for European competition for the first time since the 1960s. McGrain recovered from his mysterious foot injury and played in the Celtic team's last 18 league fixtures of the season in 1979. Billy McNeill, now in charge of the team, was previously reintroduced to the team. On his return from injury, a change in his style of play was evident. There was a noticeable decrease in speed, which was compensated in turn by a greater reliance on anticipation of play and distribution of the ball. McGrain won his fourth league championship medal at the end of the season as Celtic clinched the title with a 4–2 victory over Rangers in their final game of the season.
Despite losing a fractured leg in 1981, McGrain became a mainstay of the Celtic side from the 1980s, captaining them to three league championships, two Scottish Cups, and one Scottish League Cup. In a 2–0 win over St Mirren in October 1985, he made his 600th competitive appearance for Celtic. Davie Hay, the manager, described him as a "superb player and professional" and said he was "the best tackler on the field" in the match against St Mirren. Airdrie made a bid for McGrain to be their player-manager in 1986. Negotiations were at an advanced stage until the Airdrie board's last-minute change of heart. McGrain remained with Celtic for a second year, despite the fact that he appeared in only two games in the second half of the season. He appeared in his last game for Celtic on May 9, 1987, a league fixture away from Hearts.
McGrain was granted a free transfer by Celtic in May 1987. He joined Hamilton Accies in the summer and helped them win promotion to the Premier Division before retiring from playing.
International career
With a game against England at Kilmarnock on February 13, 1973, his international career began at Scotland Under 23. McGrain was defeated 1–2 by Alan Rough and Asa Hartford. He gained his second cap at Under 23 level a month later, winning 2–1.
McGrain made his international debut for Scotland in a British Home Championship tie against Wales at Wrexham on May 12, winning 2–0. He earned two caps in the Home Championship ties against Northern Ireland and England over the following week. McGrain fielded in an unfamiliar role at left-back to house another highly rated right-back, Sandy Jardine of Rangers, during the game against England. McGrain will continue to play left-back for several of his Scotland appearances in the 1970s in order to accommodate the Rangers player, while still able to play to the same level as in his previous position.
McGrain appeared in eight internationals for Scotland and was chosen by Willie Ormond for the 22 man squad in West Germany for the 1974 World Cup. McGrain competed in all three World Cup group matches (Zaire, Brazil, and Yugoslavia), but despite being undefeated Scotland returned home after failing to qualify for the next phase. McGrain, who had been suffering from extreme hunger all through the tournament and had lost 2 stone (12 kg) in weight this early in the tournament. McGrain was diagnosed with diabetes on his return to Glasgow. If there had been any further delay in the identification and treatment of his illness, the results may have been lethal. McGrain was able to continue playing football after being sick.
McGrain continued to play for Scotland, now being fielded in his more familiar position at right-back, but missed Scotland's ill-fated 1978 World Cup campaign in Argentina due to injury.
McGrain regained his place in the Scotland squad after recovering from an injury in 1979. In the run-up to the 1982 World Cup in Spain, he appeared in 16 international tournaments in a row. McGrain, the team's captain, was selected in Jock Stein's 22 man team's trip to Spain. He was in Scotland's first game against New Zealand but was disqualified for his next match against Brazil. In Scotland's third game against the Soviet Union, McGrain served as a replacement for Gordon Strachan. This was his last game for Scotland.
McGrain was a member of Scotland's national football team and has earned his 62 caps, many of whom he has earned during his career.
Coaching career
McGrain had a brief stint as a mentor at Clydebank before retiring from playing.
McGrain was appointed manager of Arbroath's Scottish Second Division side in November 1992. McGrain took Arbroath to the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup last season, losing 0-3 at home to eventual champion Rangers. Arbroath's former club Celtic lost 1–9 in a Scottish League Cup tie, a record loss for the club. McGrain resigned in January 1994 due to sickness. McGrain's Bearded Army', his 14 months at Gayfield Park, became well-known among their followers and was followed by a group of supporters named 'Danny McGrain's Bearded Army.' These supporters were at games wearing tribute T-shirts and stick-on beards, affectionately imitating McGrain's own trademark beard.
McGrain joined Celtic's backroom workers in August 1997, under Wim Jansen. After being promoted from Neil Lennon in October 2012 from the Development Squad, he was named first team coach after a brief stint on the under-21 side.